Replication and Extension of Dietary Adherence as a Predictor of Suboptimal Weight Loss Outcomes in Post-bariatric Patients

Each year, obesity-related disorders and complications cause more than 300,000 premature deaths and cost over $150 billion in the United States (2). Bariatric surgery is considered the most effective intervention for long-term weight loss and improved comorbid medical conditions (3). Unfortunately, up to 30% of these recipients experience unsatisfactory weight loss outcomes, as defined by

Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - November 6, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Lindsay Wakayama, Katherine Nameth, Sarah Adler, Debra L. Safer Source Type: research